Day 56 Zero in Kennedy Meadows Daily mileage: 0 Total PCT mileage: 702.2The intention of today was to do all of our chores and head out on the trail, but we definitely took longer than expected. We waited until the washing machine was open to put in a load and then jumped in the outdoor … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 56-64 (Sierra)
Day 41 Zero in Tehachapi Daily mileage: 0 Total PCT mileage: 558.5It felt great to sleep in a real bed! The four of us - Hitch, Dingo, Steel Toe, and I - woke up pretty early for a day off. Blame it on being in tune with the sun. We indulged in the continental breakfast. … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 41-55 (Southern California)
Day 31 Mile 398.7 to Mile 419.8 Daily mileage: 21.1 Total PCT mileage: 419.8Today we hit 400 miles! And saw two (non-poisonous) snakes. š Similar to the last few days, we saw very few people, and any thru-hikers we came across, we didnāt recognize. We had the goal of making it to a fire station … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 31-40 (Southern California)
Day 21 Zero in Big Bear City, CA Daily mileage: 0 Total PCT mileage: 266.1Finally! Mama Duck, Steel Toe, and I all slept in past 7 am. It was 9 am when we woke up and 10 when we actually got out of bed. It wasnāt long before we headed over to The Broadway Cafe … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 21-30 (Southern California)
Day 11 Mile 149 to Cedar Spring Daily mileage: 13.7 PCT + 2.8 side trails Total PCT mileage: 162.7Last night might have been the first night I didnāt have to wake up at 1 am to go to the bathroom. If youāve never had to get out of your warm sleeping bag and leave your … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 11-20 (Southern California)
Day 0 Scout and Frodoās - San Diego, CAArriving at Scout and Frodoās the day before departing for the trail was truly a blessing. The two of them open their home to thru-hikers beginning their journey on the PCT and their generosity has no bounds. Upon arriving, I received a tour of their home from … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 1-10 (Southern California)
Welcome to the obligatory pre-trail gear post! Although Iāve been subconsciously conducting research on the trail for months now, it wasnāt until recently that I decided to stick to my guns and make this hike happen. With that, I allotted myself one month to learn everything I could about thru-hiking gear. In the end, Iām … Continue reading It’s All In The Gear
